EUI and Teradata celebrate first graduates of big data analytics and AI training programme

By:  Robert Annor

Egypt University of Informatics (EUI), in collaboration with Teradata Egypt, has graduated the first cohort of its specialised training programme focused on big data analytics and artificial intelligence, marking a milestone in industry–academia collaboration to build advanced digital skills.

The graduation ceremony was attended by the Vice Minister of Communications and Information Technology for Infrastructure and Digital Transformation and Vice Chairman of EUI’s Board of Trustees, Raafat Hendy, who presented certificates to graduates after the successful completion of practical training and the presentation of applied projects in AI and data analytics.

In his remarks, Hendy underscored EUI’s commitment to equipping students and graduates with practical, industry-relevant skills through partnerships with leading global and local technology companies. He noted that such programmes enhance graduates’ competitiveness in local and regional labour markets and support Egypt’s Digital Transformation Strategy being implemented in partnership with the Ministry of Communications and Information Technology.

He explained that the programme, delivered in collaboration with Teradata, provided participants with full professional exposure within the company and hands-on involvement in real government-focused projects that support the transition to a digital economy. Trainees worked on two advanced projects based on artificial intelligence and data science. The first focused on developing an AI-based system to classify goods and generate accurate descriptions in line with the Global Product Classification framework using purchase invoice data that does not conform to international standards.

Hendy added that the system enables the transformation of unstructured textual data into analysable formats, supporting accurate reporting, advanced analytics, regulatory compliance, transparency and data-driven decision-making. The second project analysed the performance of companies operating in the local market and identified potential risks affecting future operations. An AI-driven tool was developed to analyse financial data patterns of active and inactive companies, enabling early detection of operational slowdowns and sector-wide risks that may require timely intervention.

Acting President of EUI, Ahmed Hamad, said the Memorandum of Understanding with Teradata Egypt aims to establish a comprehensive training curriculum in artificial intelligence and data science with a strong emphasis on practical and industrial experience. He noted that the partnership also grants EUI faculty members and students access to Teradata’s global online learning platform, offering specialised educational resources and practical application examples.

Hamad stated that the collaboration supports national efforts to build a skilled digital workforce capable of meeting the demands of digital transformation and artificial intelligence initiatives in Egypt and across the Middle East. He also highlighted the student teams involved in the projects, noting that the goods classification project was developed by Omar Samir and Sajid Samer under the supervision of Teradata’s Director of Data, Analytics and AI, Ahmad Al-Kashef, while the company performance analysis project was developed by Mahmoud Khaled and Noor Tamer under the supervision of Sandra Mohareb.

Speaking on behalf of Teradata, Regional Director for Africa Khalid Hammouda said the training programme reflects strong collaboration between Teradata and the Egyptian government through MCIT. He noted that participants were directly involved in ongoing projects, giving them exposure to cutting-edge technologies and real-world applications in AI and big data analytics, in line with both local and international labour market requirements.

The ceremony was attended by senior officials from EUI and MCIT, including Assistant Minister for Digital Transformation Mahmoud Badawi, Dean of the Faculty of Computer and Information Sciences Hoda Mokhtar, and representatives from Teradata Egypt, faculty members and programme partners.